Show Notes
Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive.
Chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel, featured in the premiere episode of The Real Food Show, joins The Secretary Kennedy Podcast to discuss why real food can be more affordable, more nutritious, and easier to prepare than many people realize. Drawing on decades of experience in the restaurant industry, sustainable seafood, and nutrition, Gruel shares practical ways to cook with whole ingredients, stretch a grocery budget, and make healthier choices while supporting American farmers and fishermen.
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Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna is one of the strongest champions of the Make America Healthy Again movement in Congress. We sat down to discuss her work to address harmful food additives and pesticides, how special interests shape our food system, and what it will take to advance MAHA priorities in Congress.
W. Bryan Hubbard joins Secretary Kennedy to discuss ibogaine and the future of psychedelic medicine. Hubbard is the chief executive officer of Americans for Ibogaine. He previously served as the first chairman and executive director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, where his work addressing the opioid crisis led him to advocate for research into new approaches to addiction treatment. They discuss ibogaine's potential for opioid addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury, the serious risks involved, and why rigorous scientific research is needed to determine whether these therapies are safe and effective.
What does it take to build lasting strength—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? Secretary Kennedy sits down with actor, two-time Mr. Universe, and fitness icon Lou Ferrigno to discuss the habits that have sustained him for decades. From overcoming adversity and achieving bodybuilding greatness to promoting healthy aging, Lou shares the lessons he's learned about discipline, resilience, nutrition, and living with purpose. Together, they explore how strength is built over a lifetime, why movement and healthy habits matter at every age, and what it means to pursue health in today's world.
In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author Tony Robbins for a wide-ranging conversation about health, nutrition, mental resilience, artificial intelligence, and the future of human potential. We discuss a new public-private partnership aimed at closing the protein gap for millions of Americans who rely on food banks. We also explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, how AI may transform healthcare, education, and the workforce, and what Americans can do to adapt and thrive in a world of accelerating technological change. Tony shares insights from decades of work helping people overcome adversity, build resilience, and find purpose through service. We discuss mental health, addiction recovery, spirituality, human performance, and why meaning, connection, and personal growth remain essential in an increasingly automated world. This conversation explores one of the defining questions of our time: how do we use technology to improve human wellbeing without losing sight of what makes us human?
In this episode, I sit down with regenerative farmer Rick Clark to discuss the future of American farming and how regenerative agriculture is reshaping the way food is produced. Rick shares his journey from conventional farming to regenerative agriculture, explaining how practices like cover crops, no-till farming, and rebuilding soil health have lowered costs, improved profitability, and strengthened the resilience of his operation. We also explore the connection between soil health, nutrient density, chronic disease, and the practical and economic challenges farmers face when transitioning away from chemical-intensive agriculture. This conversation explores what it will take to build a more resilient agricultural system—one that supports farmers, restores the land, and produces healthier food for future generations.